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Task Force Tips Extend-A-Gun XG12, Instructions For Installation, Safe Operation And Maintenance

The Task Force Tips Extend-A-Gun XG12 is an innovative firefighting tool designed to enhance operational efficiency. To ensure safe and effective use, it is crucial to follow the instructions for installation, safe operation, and maintenance outlined in the comprehensive user manual. This manual can be downloaded for free from our website, manualshive.com, providing you with the necessary knowledge to maximize the product's potential.

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©Copyright Task Force Tips LLC  2002-2020 

LIX-512 August 17, 2020 Rev09

Manually Operated Extend-A-Gun

Model XG12

Telescoping Waterway for Deck Mounted Monitors

INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION, SAFE OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE

DANGER

Understand manual before use. Operation of this device without understanding the manual and 

receiving proper training is a misuse of this equipment. Obtain safety information at tft.com/ 

serial-number

This equipment is intended for use by trained and qualified emergency services personnel for 

firefighting. All  personnel  using  this  equipment  shall  have  completed  a  course  of  education 

approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

This instruction manual is intended to familiarize firefighters and maintenance personnel with 

the operation, servicing, and safety procedures associated with this product. This manual 

should be kept available to all operating and maintenance personnel.

TASK FORCE TIPS LLC

MADE IN USA • TFT.com

3701 Innovation Way, Valparaiso, IN 46383-9327 USA

800-348-2686 • 219-462-6161 • Fax 219-464-7155

3" NPT

EXTENDED

SHOWN WITH TFT MASTER NOZZLE

AND CROSSFIRE DECK GUN

RETRACTED

INTEGRAL

CROSSFIRE

OUTLET

** 3” NPT 

MALE OUTLET

TRUCK SURFACE

TUBE BRACKET

TFT PART XGB-13

SADDLE BRACKET

3” NPT MALE

3” VICTAULIC MALE

FROM PUMP

ALTERNATE:

1) MOUNTING PLATE, 9” SQ.

    TFT PART XGB-23

2) SADDLE BRACKET

    TFT PART XGB-33

To make the Extend-A-Gun as versatile as 

possible, three mounting bracket kits  are offered. 

Each kit has a different upper bracket. The lower 

bracket is the same for all three.

XGB-13 TUBE/SADDLE

BRACKET SET

XGB-23 PLATE/SADDLE

BRACKET SET

XGB-33 SADDLE/SADDLE

BRACKET SET

Summary of Contents for Extend-A-Gun XG12

Page 1: ...iarize firefighters and maintenance personnel with the operation servicing and safety procedures associated with this product This manual should be kept available to all operating and maintenance personnel TASK FORCE TIPS LLC MADE IN USA TFT com 3701 Innovation Way Valparaiso IN 46383 9327 USA 800 348 2686 219 462 6161 Fax 219 464 7155 3 NPT EXTENDED SHOWN WITH TFT MASTER NOZZLE AND CROSSFIRE DECK...

Page 2: ...pment you may be called upon to use 3 It is your responsibility to know that you have been properly trained in Firefighting and or Emergency Response and in the use precautions and care of any equipment you may be called upon to use 4 It is your responsibility to be in proper physical condition and to maintain the personal skill level required to operate any equipment you may be called upon to use...

Page 3: ...CKET INSTALLATION EXTEND A GUN RC3 ONLY 4 2 1 1 TUBE BRACKET WELDING 4 2 2 SADDLE BRACKET INSTALLATION 4 2 2 1 SADDLE BRACKET WELDING 4 2 3 PLATE BRACKET INSTALLATION 5 0 MANUAL EXTEND A GUN SIDE LOADS AT MOUNTING POINTS WORKSHEET 5 1 EXTEND A GUN LOAD CHARTS 5 2 INDICATOR LIGHT 5 2 1 INDICATOR SWITCH WIRING 6 0 MOUNTING MONITORS 7 0 USE OF DRAIN 8 0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 8 1 EXTEND 8 2 RETRACT 9...

Page 4: ...ed or retracted CAUTION Damage may occur if the truck drives under a low hanging object while the Extend A Gun RC is extended Shutting off the water downstream of an Extend A Gun in the raised position traps water preventing retraction Drain water from the piping and retract the Extend A Gun RC before moving the apparatus Pressurizing a retracted waterway with closed shutoffs or caps on the monito...

Page 5: ...C 2002 2020 LIX 512 August 17 2020 Rev09 5 3 3 VARIOUS MODELS AND TERMS TUBE SADDLE BRACKET PLATE SADDLE BRACKET SADDLE SADDLE BRACKET INLET NPTM BSPM VICTAULIC OUTER TUBE INNER TUBE SLIDE BAR PAWLS LOCK UNLOCK INDICATOR Figure 3 3 ...

Page 6: ...ev09 6 3 4 XG12 SERIES DIMENSIONS SHOWN WITH TFT MASTER NOZZLE AND CROSSFIRE DECK GUN ALTERNATE 1 MOUNTING PLATE 9 SQ TFT PART XGB 23 2 SADDLE BRACKET TFT PART XGB 33 3 NPT OUTLETS SHOWN ARE FOR MODELS XG12PL XL XG12VL XL FOR MODELS WITH 3 NPT OUTLET ADD 1 Figure 3 4 ...

Page 7: ...ected can withstand these forces 4 2 BRACKET INSTALLATION 4 2 1 TUBE BRACKET INSTALLATION EXTEND A GUN RC3 ONLY This kit contains a six inch square steel tube with two U bolts to be used as the upper bracket and a saddle bracket similar to a heavy duty muffler clamp for the lower bracket Both brackets must be used This kit is designed for factory installation on new equipment The tube bracket is w...

Page 8: ...ay be used in either new or retro fit installations The top plate with its bracket may be bolted above or below an existing deck The lower saddle bracket is installed as shown in the Saddle Bracket Welding Diagram see section 4 3 2 1 Both brackets must be used To minimize stress the brackets should be as far apart as possible when clamped to the Extend A Gun tube Refer to the SIDE LOADS AT MOUNTIN...

Page 9: ... I certify that I have accurately and completely worked through the Extend A Gun XG12 Side Load Worksheet prior to Extend A Gun installation NAME _____________________________________________ DATE __________________ 1 Determine the distance D1 in inches from the center of the monitor elevation joint to the bottom of the threads in the monitor inlet Task Force Tips CROSSFIRE Elkhart Stinger Mod 829...

Page 10: ...4 2 21 8 13 3 22 9 12 4 23 9 11 5 24 10 10 Apollo Intergral Threads D1 D2 HEIGHT D3 min D3 max 4 1 21 8 14 2 22 9 13 3 23 9 12 4 24 10 11 5 25 10 10 Apollo Flange D1 D2 HEIGHT D3 min D3 max 5 1 22 9 14 2 23 9 13 3 24 10 12 4 25 10 11 Stinger D1 D2 HEIGHT D3 min D3 max 6 1 23 9 14 2 24 10 13 3 25 10 12 4 26 11 11 D1 D2 HEIGHT D3 min D3 max 7 1 24 10 14 2 25 10 13 3 26 11 12 4 27 11 11 D1 D2 HEIGHT ...

Page 11: ...in the dash board for the panel light Leave enough room for a 1 13 16 diameter label around the light or a 2 wide x 1 1 2 high label next to the light Apply one of the two warning labels and push the panel light through the hole in the dash 4 Connect the labeled wires on the switch to terminal 85 on the relay and ground respectively 5 Connect the terminals on the panel light to terminal 87A on the...

Page 12: ... Extend A Guns with a PL outlet Monitors with 3 4 Bolt ANSI flange inlet may be mounted to Extend A Guns with a PL outlet with the addition of an XFF CPL Companion Flange Kit 7 0 USE OF DRAIN The Extend A Gun comes with a NPT hole in the inlet This is designed to be used as a drain or plugged if a drain is used elsewhere A drain must be employed to remove excess water from the system This prevents...

Page 13: ...LIDE BAR PAWLS PULLED AWAY FROM THE CASTING UNLOCKED VISIBLE 1 Make sure the valve to the deck gun is closed 2 Lift the slide bar on the Extend A Gun latch mechanism with one hand and lift the deck gun straight up with your other hand The slide bar should be released after the deck gun has moved out of the retracted position Notice the word UNLOCKED appear on the top surface of the pawls 3 When th...

Page 14: ...rge of its obligations under this limited warranty If TFT makes this election claimant shall return the equipment to TFT free and clear of any liens and encumbrances This is a limited warranty The original purchaser of the equipment any person to whom it is transferred and any person who is an intended or unintended beneficiary of the equipment shall not be entitled to recover from TFT any consequ...

Page 15: ...ions Repair parts and service procedures are available for those wishing to perform their own repairs Task Force Tips assumes no liability for damage to equipment or injury to personnel that is a result of user service Contact the factory or visit the web site at tft com for parts lists exploded views test procedures and troubleshooting guides Performance tests shall be conducted on the equipment ...

Page 16: ...s range of travel 4 There are no leaks when the Extend A Gun is flowing water BEFORE BEING PLACED BACK IN SERVICE appliances must be inspected to this list 1 All controls and adjustments are operational 2 There are no broken or missing parts 3 There is no damage to the Extend A Gun or attached monitor that could impair safe operation e g detents cracks corrosion or other defects 4 The waterway is ...

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